Solar Powering Sigma Chi

Project Basics

Project Sponsor: Sichma Chi Housing Corporation

Awarded: $15,000

Grant Awarded: Spring 2015

Project Status: Complete

Project Description 

The Solar Powering Sigma Chi grant aims to make Cal Sigma Chi the first fraternity house in California to derive electric power from solar energy and provide more sustainable housing for some 40 Berkeley students. It will set a precedent of sustainability not only within the Greek community but also the greater Berkeley community at large.

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